The Artist - Helen Ridehalgh SWAc Assoc

Helen trained in Fine Arts and later in ceramics. She lectures in drawing on B.A (Hons.) degree courses. She undertakes commissions and exhibitions in this country and abroad. The portraits that I sculpt from life are carefully selected or commissioned before they are modelled and then either fired or cast. I am inspired by the human figure as observed in everyday action and prefer to work from drawings and maquettes before translating these into the ceramic sculpture. I collect and refer to my now considerable collection of inspirational objects and feel lucky to have access to the fine rock strata of nearby beaches of South Devon.